Asparia

Asparia is nestled to the mountains and the hills to the north, is dwarven state, ruled by a king. While their neighbors are less than friendly, they have formidable subterranean society with mining at its core. Asparian blades and armor are known across Vawl and are coveted. Human settlements live near the coast, the principle means for the Asparian people to ship their wares across Vawl. To keep the nearby warring tribes at bay, they created a heavily guarded metal-walled city at the coast. It is said the tunnels from the mountains open into the city and the black walls protect them all.